Bank Support Worker - Childrens and Young Persons Service

TN United Kingdom; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Bank Support Workers to join their Children's and Young Persons Service in Clevedon. This role involves supporting children and young people aged 14 to 25 in developing independence skills through engaging activities and personalized support. Ideal candidates will be outgoing and dynamic, ready to make a difference in the lives of those they assist. With flexible hours and full training provided, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the community while gaining valuable experience in care support. Join a team that values compassion and creativity!

Benefits

Paid training for Care Certificate

Cost of DBS checks covered

Advance rota planning

Thank-you payment for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is preferred.
• Ability to build professional relationships and respect differences.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to live the lives they want.
• Support access to communities for social activities.
• Develop and implement individual care plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Full UK Driving License

Job description

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Bank Support Worker - Children's and Young Persons Service, Clevedon

Client: Brandon Trust

Location: Clevedon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d442b8b4b08d

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Summary

We’re hiring for Bank Support Workers at our Children's and Young Person’s Short Breaks service in Clevedon. We support children and young people aged between 14 and 25 for overnight stays to develop independence skills as part of our pathways to adulthood service.

We’re looking for outgoing, active, and dynamic individuals with a can-do attitude and a desire to help someone live a full life!

As a children and young adult support worker, you’ll be flexible to support across the week, including pick up and drop off at school/college, weekends, support after school, and in the school holidays. You will work on a 1-1 basis to develop and work towards individualised outcomes, such as managing money, socialising, cooking, cleaning. Everyone’s pathway will be different, and you will play a key role in preparing them for adulthood.

Lots of fun and engaging activities are planned for the people we support, such as swimming, bowling, sports lessons, and the cinema.

The support you provide will be centered around each person’s values, preferences, and needs. You will also need to support with personal care and medication needs. We have full and part-time hours available, including various shifts from 7am – 3pm, 3pm – 9.30pm, 8am – 8pm, 7am – 10am, and occasional sleep-ins.

No day is ever the same. Visit our website for more information.

Full training to gain the nationally recognized Care Certificate.

Time to complete training is paid.

We cover the cost of DBS checks.

Rota's are planned in advance.

Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us, and you'll receive a thank-you payment.

You will:

• Have good communication skills
• Have a positive and patient approach
• Be resilient and respect people’s differences
• Be able to build professional relationships
• Be a confident problem solver and creative thinker
• Work well as part of a team
• If you have experience working with children or young people, that’s even better.
• Full UK Driving License is essential

Your responsibilities:

• To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead
• To develop daily living skills
• Support the people we support to access their communities for social activities, employment, training, or friendships
• To contribute to, develop, and implement the individuals' care plans
• To communicate effectively and professionally with the people we support, their family members, and external professionals
• Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support